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Meghalaya Police holds Covid awareness program to curb Omicron surge

First Published: 19th January, 2022 10:18 IST

With an aim to create awareness among the public regarding the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Meghalaya police organised a series of awareness programmes in market areas

With an aim to create awareness among the public regarding the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Meghalaya police organised a series of awareness programmes in market areas and villages in East Garo Hills District on Tuesday.

The team comprises police personnel from the police stations of Rongjeng, Songsak, Williamnagar, and Chiading.

Also Read: Tripura government gears up to fight Covid, issues new guidelines

The awareness programme was organised following a direction from police headquarters in the backdrop of the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases across the State.

Meanwhile, the state reported 275 new COVID cases, taking the total active tally in the state to 1,318. On the other hand, two people have died as a result of COVID infection. The total death toll has risen to 1,492.

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